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CHRISTMAS WITH ROCKLAND
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CHRISTMAS WITH ROCKLAND

Cover photo credit: François-Olivier Thibault, Youville Haussmann Park So Black Friday has gone, you bought a bunch of stuff online and nothing fits right? I’m an avid online shopper, but I must admit that nothing beats hitting up the malls, trying on the clothes, seeing the pieces in real life. So, for all those “not so perfect” gifts that you will be returning this week, you likely need some replacements. Or, if Black Friday weekend was just too crazy for you, now is the perfect time to shop for the Holidays, since the shopping malls will not be as crowded. My…

November 27, 2017
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LUXURY GIFTS FOR HER
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LUXURY GIFTS FOR HER

ZAC Zac Posen Eartha Iconic Soft Handle Handbag// 2. KitchenAid Ultra Power Series 4.5 Quart Tilt Head Mixer   // 3. Fujifilm Instax Square SQ10 Hybrid Instant Camera // 4. Marc Jacobs Daisy (100ml) //5. Soia & Kyo Women’s Belted Wool Blend Coat Every year, there is a luxury piece I obsess about and my entire family knows it. So, what they typically do is they pitch in together and get me that desired item, rather than buying me a bunch of things I won’t like. This year, it’s a Gucci belt – I simply need it in my life. So,…

November 27, 2017
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CHRISTMAS GIFTS UNDER $150
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CHRISTMAS GIFTS UNDER $150

Slant Collections Champagne for Breakfast Coffee Mug ($18)// 2. Nixon Kensington Leather Watch ($125)// 3. Tory Burch Robinson Patent Mini Wallet ($138)// 4. Jeffrey Campbell Muse Satin Kitten Heel Bootie ($130)// 5. Somedays Lovin Infinite Skies Sweater ($89)// 6. Slant Collections Pineapple Trinket Tray ($16)// 7. Books with Style – Rose All Day ($25) The countdown to Christams in ON & Black Friday is the perfect time to start crossing off some gifts from your Christmas list, especially that there will be tons of awesome deals like the Shopbop Black Friday Sale, which starts today through Sunday, Nov 26th! Black Friday is becoming more and more popular here in Canada…

November 21, 2017
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THINGS TO KEEP AT YOUR DESK
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THINGS TO KEEP AT YOUR DESK

Raise of hands, whose pumps gave them blisters when there were no band-aid in sight?! How about ripping off a button of a blouse right around the chest area? Story-of-my-life! It’s situations like these that made turn my drawer into a toolkit. This way, I can attend to any emmergency that comes my way. So I thought, why not share the wisdom? Here are things to keep at your desk at all time. Of course you have your pens & pencils, calculator, blah blah blah – I won’t bore you with the basics, let’s get right into the good stuff:…

November 10, 2017
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DECOMPRESSING AFTER WORK
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DECOMPRESSING AFTER WORK

It’s no secret that in today’s world, we’re connected 24/7 and even when we leave work, we haven’t really left. We have our cell phones, our work cell phone, our laptops & our work laptops and we’re constantly working or thinking about work, be it on the weekday evenings or  on the weekend. The results? Plain and simple: mental checkout (can I get a hollar ladies?) Here are a few things to outline the importance of decompressing after work. When you’re working round the clock,  your brain simply gets tired. You start making mistakes, you slow down & miss deadlines,…

October 8, 2017
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7 TRAVEL ESSENTIALS
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7 TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

I’ve packed & re-packed my lauggage 5 times in the past week to ensure that I have everything I need and nothing more- b/c let’s face it, it’s Europe – I will do some shopping and even though I already have plans for my husband’s lauggage on the way back, I need to make sure I have the space for all the dammage ;) I took out some things & added others, but these 7 items remained at every re-shuffle, b/c well, they’re essential! What are yours? #1: Cross body bag: Comfort & convienience – those are the two words…

August 24, 2017
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2 HOT SPOTS YOU NEED TO TRY – NOW!
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2 HOT SPOTS YOU NEED TO TRY – NOW!

Calling all foodies & cocktail lovers! I recently discovered two gems & I just know you’ll get hooked like me as soon as you give them a try! Ready to eat the best food and sip on the yummiest drink? GO! BOHO MTL: Did someone say popsicle in a cocktail? YES, PLEASE! Featured in the picture above is my fave: Miami Vice. Aside from a long list of mouth-watering drinks, you can also order food: pizzas, poke bowls, salads, tacos, guac – you name it- my fave: Gjelina Pizza all the way. The decor is super trendy & upbeat: palm…

August 14, 2017
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